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Grier, Sydney C.
1868
1933
Gregg, Hilda Caroline
The Path to Honour
Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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"The Path to Honour" by Sydney C. Grier is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the mid-19th century during a tumultuous period in British India, the narrative follows the intertwined lives of Lieutenant Henry Gerrard and Lieutenant Robert Charteris—two friends turned rivals—as they engage in personal and political conflicts surrounding their romantic interest in a woman named Honour Cinnamond. Amidst the backdrop of colonial tensions and the complexities of an emerging native state, the story explores themes of honour, loyalty, and the challenges faced by young officers in a foreign land. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the city of Ranjitgarh, the capital of Granthistan, where Colonel Edmund Antony serves as the British Resident. The narrative quickly establishes the strained friendship between Gerrard and Charteris, complicated by their mutual affection for Honour. As the two men navigate their duties in the colonial backdrop, they find themselves at odds over personal grievances, prompting Colonel Antony to intervene to resolve their conflict. The opening chapters emphasize the social dynamics of their military station, the tensions inherent in colonial governance, and the uncertainties of the relationships they forge, setting the stage for both romantic and political developments to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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